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Japanese Knife Care & Buying Guides

Japanese Knife Care: Cleaning, Oiling, Sharpening and Storage

Shun Classic 8-inch chef’s knife with a patterned blade and dark handle

Answers to common Japanese knife-care questions: when to oil, which oil to choose, how often to sharpen, and how to protect the blade between meals.

Posted in Carbon steel, Japanese knife care, Kitchen knife maintenance, Knife sharpening